But “safe homes” offer some security. Runaway Couples in HaryanaBetween 2018 and 2021, 10,736 couples took advantage of the shelter offered by safe homes. “The highest numbers are that of intercaste [couples,] but interfaith couples also come, and about 10% are from the general category or same-caste couples,” says the guard, who asked to remain anonymous. Despite the challenges, safe homes are critical to the security of runaway couples and help reduce incidents of honor killing in Haryana. “Safe homes are a very good thing for couples like us,” Kumar concludes.